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City Council Meetings. Feb 10, 2020.

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Council Meeting was held on February 10, 2020 at 7:32 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole (departed at 8:01 p.m. and returned at 8:15 p.m.), Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Staff members present were Major Stump, Ms. Cruz, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire Chief Rhodes, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:41 p.m.). OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Hare declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. Mr. Sambat (Sam) Anderson, Sr., 430 Millchop Lane, Magnolia, Delaware, spoke about issues involving violations of his constitutional rights by the NSA and the state police stemming from an incident in 2009. Mayor Christiansen advised that he met with Mr. Anderson and provided him with the appropriate contact information, noting that this was not a City of Dover matter. He suggested that Mr. Anderson make an appointment with Senator Carper or Senator Coons. The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Anderson requested that item #6-A-2 - Council Committee of the Whole Report/Utility Committee/Update on Water Main Breaks and item #6-B-4 - Council Committee of the Whole Report/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee/Discharge of Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee be removed from the consent agenda. Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the consent agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2020 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 27, 2020 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Taylor and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. TRIBUTE NO. 2020-01 WILLIAM W. PEPPER, SR. The City Clerk read the following Tribute into the record: A TRIBUTE EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES UPON THE PASSING OF WILLIAM W. PEPPER, SR.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the Mayor, Council, and employees of the City of Dover are deeply saddened by the death of William W. Pepper, Sr., Deputy City Solicitor, who passed away on December 27, 2019; and WHEREAS, Mr. Pepper was admitted to the Delaware bar in 1985; U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, in 1986 and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, in 1988. He was appointed Deputy City Solicitor of the City Dover on December 18, 1989 and served with distinction for 30 years until his passing. Mr. Pepper also served as a trusted advisor to many other municipalities throughout the State of Delaware; and WHEREAS, Mr. Pepper was a caring father, husband, brother, and friend and was well respected among his colleagues for his vast knowledge of the law, his expertise, his direct approach, his wit, and his willingness to always provide his opinion, both legal and otherwise, and he will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, Council, and employees extend their deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of William W. Pepper, Sr., and hope that they will be consoled by the memories of his life and achievements and in knowing that Mr. Pepper holds a permanent place in the history of the City of Dover. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to place this Tribute in the permanent records of the City of Dover and that a copy of this Tribute be provided to the family of William W. Pepper, Sr. ADOPTED: February 10, 2020 On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Tribute, a Dover Cup, and Mr. Pepper’s nameplate to City Solicitor Nicholas H. Rodriguez. He noted that words cannot express the value that Mr. Pepper provided to the City of Dover for the 30 years that he was Deputy Solicitor and asked that Mr. Rodriguez present the items to his family. Mr. Rodriguez stated that Bill really devoted his life to the City for 30 years, offered good advice, could provide a humorous reply to the most serious questions, and that he made you feel like he was devoting everything to you at that particular time. He noted that Mr. Pepper always had the right answer and that he would always miss him. Mr. Slavin noted that, in his time as Council President, he relied on Mr. Pepper many, many times for conversations and most of them were professional, some were personal. Bill and he got to know each other very well and they could not have existed on any further ends of the political spectrum ideologically. They had different approaches to politics and to what they believed in but he instilled in him the adage that it is okay to disagree and it is okay to disagree and be polite about it. It is okay to disagree and not tell someone their opinion is wrong. And give them the ability to have their opinion, to try to persuade them and if not, just to inform them on where they are. Mr. Slavin stated that he will miss him and the style that he brought. It was Mr. Slavin’s hope that sometime later in his career he will have a similar such relationship with other people and be inspired by Mr. Pepper’s presence in his life.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 3 Mr. Sudler stated that Mr. Pepper's home going service was warm, welcoming and beautiful. He advised that he did not know how much he loved just being humorous and his family and he was glad to have been able to witness that. Mr. Sudler noted that he felt like he knew him more through the service than from the City and he offered condolences on behalf of the Sudler and Mishoe families to the Pepper family. Mr. Slavin moved for adoption of Tribute No. 2020-01, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-19 WITH STAFF AMENDMENT #1 AND PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT #1 A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider approval of a proposed zoning text amendment to Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zoning (RG-O) that would permit barbershops in the General Residence and Office (RG-O) zone. The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council meeting of December 9, 2019. Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.” Mr. Slavin moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated that the original RG-O (General Residence and Office) zone was adopted many years ago and reflected a time when the first couple of blocks of State Street, between Loockerman Street and the Green, were more predominantly offices in historic residences and there was a concern about the proliferation of commercial uses on that street. That section of the street has changed over time, but the zoning ordinance does not allow for some of the kinds of uses that have been proposed. Mr. Hugg noted that the ordinance amendment was introduced at the request of a property owner who wished to allow a barbershop in a portion of the area that is currently zoned RG-O. Mr. Hugg advised that a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on January 21, 2020 and substitute language provided by Staff that would allow personal service establishments in the RG-O district was recommended for adoption. He noted that the amendment will apply to any RG-O district in the City, not just on State Street, and the use would still require Conditional Use approval from the Planning Commission through the normal process and the Planning Commission could establish any other conditions that it felt were important to preserve the nature of the neighborhood. Council President Hare declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Joseph Chilcote, owner of Timeless Barbershop, 315 South State Street, Dover, stated that he was opposed to the amendment because it would still require him to go through the Conditional Use Permit process and he has been out of employment and has incurred expenses trying to get a shop opened. He advised that the Conditional Use would put him further in debt. Mr. Chilcote noted that the other side of the street is zoned for a barbershop.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 4 Council President Hare closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of Ordinance #2019-19 as amended by Staff Amendment #1 and Planning Commission Amendment #1. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler. Mr. Anderson moved to amend the ordinance by adding a new section B and re-designating the section thereafter. The following uses shall be permitted uses, antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops and personal use establishments. A new section C would strike the uses that were just named that are in section B. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Hugg stated that the amendment would basically waive the Conditional Use Permit requirement in this situation and make them uses by right or permitted uses. Mr. Lindell asked if there were any unforeseen consequences of this amendment on other Conditional Use situations. Mr. Hugg advised that this amendment will apply to any RG-O district in the City. He noted that section A still maintains that certain kinds of uses, such as cafeterias and restaurants, will have to go through an additional level of review. Mr. Polce clarified that the amendment would allow for specialty stores such as antiques, art galleries, gift and card shops, bookstores, and specialty hobby stores such as models and needle crafts. Mr. Hugg stated that section 9.14 B only applies in those cases where the RG-O zone also has the Historic District Overlay. He noted that this particular area is somewhat unique and he did not believe that the amendment would have a broad impact beyond this area. Responding to Mr. Sudler regarding the impact of the new proposed amendment, Mr. Hugg stated that Staff had not looked at every potential RG-O district in the City, noting that there are not very many of them and they are largely downtown. Mr. Anderson advised that he reviewed the Code and he could not find any other area where the RG-O and Historic District overlay. Mr. Anderson stated that restaurants and bakery shops where baking occurs on premises bring other factors that may need additional review, such as kitchens, safety issues, additional parking and traffic, etc. are more complicated and it is reasonable for them to have a conditional use. Antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops and personal service establishments would be permitted uses. Mr. Hugg summarized that Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zone (RG-O), Section 9.1 - Uses Permitted, Section 9.14 would be amended so that antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops and personal services establishments would be considered permitted uses. A new section (c) would be created to indicate that bookstores, specialty hobby stores, bakeries, including bakeries on premises and restaurants would still be considered a conditional use in that zoning district where both the Historic District zone and the RG-O zone overlap. Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of Ordinance #2019-19 as amended by Staff Amendment #1 and Planning Commission Amendment #1. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler. The motion for adoption, as amended, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote, and Ordinance #2019-19 was adopted as follows:

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 5 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 9 - General Residence and Office Zoning (RG-O) of the Dover Code be amended by inserting the bold, blue and green text and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: Section 9. General residence and office zone (RG O). 9.1 Uses permitted. In a general residence and office zone, no building or premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following: 9.11 Any use permitted in the general residence zone, except off street parking accessory to uses in the central commercial zone (C 2). 9.12 Any use permitted in the RM 2 zone. 9.131 Business, professional, or governmental office on suitably landscaped lots. 9.132 In order to stimulate limited commercial activity in this zone where the city's historic district overlay zone exists and to make this portion of the city's historic district a greater attraction to tourists and residents, the following list of preferred uses are permitted: (a) Antique shops, art galleries, gift and card shops, and personal service establishments. 9.14 The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in section 10.1 and to any specified requirements set forth below: (a) After a building complex in this zone has reached a building space area of 100,000 square feet, then the following uses shall be permitted as conditional uses, subject to the approval of the planning commission: cafeterias, restaurants, barbershops, beauty shops, travel agencies, banks, copy centers, coffee supplies, retail stores, newsstands and associated laboratory facilities. (b) In order to stimulate limited commercial activity in this zone where the city's historic district overlay zone exists and to make this portion of the city's historic district a greater attraction to tourists and residents, the following list of preferred uses may be permitted as conditional uses, subject to the approval of the planning commission:

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 6 I. Book stores, specialty hobby stores (i.e., miniatures, models, needlecrafts), bakeries (including baking on premises), and restaurants. ii. Limitation of entrances from State Street only. iii. Total floor area of any one use is not to exceed 2,000 square feet. iv. Such uses will be subject to historic district requirements and will therefore require an architectural review certificate. Architectural review certificates for uses described above shall not be granted unless it has been demonstrated that the proposed use will result in either no material change to the exterior of the structure visible from State Street or will result in a restoration of the structure to an appearance which can be documented to more closely reflect the historical appearance of that structure. Material change would include modifications to doors, windows and masonry, other than routine maintenance. v. No parking shall be required for the use. vi. If new construction is proposed on State Street between Loockerman and Water Streets, the proposal must not require demolition or extensive modifications of any existing structure which presently contributes to the historic district because of its age or architectural appearance. In addition, the RG O zone bulk and parking requirements would be waived in certain respects. Lot width and depth will be as appropriate to the site, subject to architectural review and site plan review. Setbacks will be discouraged. Side yards will reflect the needs of adjacent structures by providing adequate light and air to reach existing windows. The height limit of 35 feet or 22 stories will be retained, as will the 85 percent lot coverage limit. The floor area ratio limitation will be raised to 1.0. The parking requirements will be waived. (c) Bed and breakfast inns, subject to the following: I. A bed and breakfast inn may only be established within a primary residential structure or in an associated accessory structure. ii. The owner of the property shall reside on the premises of the bed and breakfast inn or in an adjacent premises. However, if

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 7 ownership of the property is in the name of a corporation, partnership, trust, etc., a full time resident manager/operator/innkeeper shall reside in the principal structure on the subject property or adjacent property. iii. The principal structure shall contain at least one full bathroom for the exclusive use of the owner or resident manager and other members of the immediate household. In addition, one full bathroom shall be provided for each two guestrooms. Each full bathroom shall contain a minimum of one water closet (toilet), one lavatory (sink) and one bathtub or shower stall and shall comply with all applicable building and plumbing codes. iv. The number of guestrooms requested shall be set forth in the application for conditional use. The planning commission shall expressly establish the maximum number of guestrooms permitted for any application for which approval is granted. In no case shall a bed and breakfast inn contain more than ten guestrooms. v. Off street parking shall be provided at a minimum of two spaces, plus one space per guestroom. Off street parking shall be prohibited in the front yard, except that such parking which may be customarily accommodated on a single width driveway may be permitted. Required parking may be provided on the premises or off the premises, provided that such off premises parking is located within 150 feet walking distance of the bed and breakfast property. vi. Lot coverage for a bed and breakfast inn shall not exceed 60 percent of the lot. vii. Signage is limited to one sign, not to exceed six square feet in area. Signs may be illuminated, provided that internally illuminated signs shall be prohibited. viii. Meals may be served to residents and overnight guests only. No cooking appliances or kitchenettes shall be permitted within the guestrooms, except for small refrigerators and microwave ovens. ix. The stay of overnight guests shall be limited to 30 consecutive days.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 8 x. The owner/operator of a bed and breakfast inn shall maintain a current City of Dover business license and the establishment shall be inspected at least semi annually by the City of Dover Fire Marshal and the City of Dover Health Inspector for compliance with all applicable life safety and health and sanitation codes. 9.15 Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary sign regulations. 9.2 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5, section 8.1. 9.3 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement of all structures and related accessory structures. Such approval shall also be required prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for a change of use. 9.4 Off street parking. No parking lot shall be located within the minimum required front yard, nor between the street line and the principal building on the lot. Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of article 4 and article 6 of this ordinance. (Ord. of 2 14 1983; Ord. of 1 9 1989; Ord. of 6 26 1989; Ord. of 2 10 1992; Ord. of 7 12 1993, §14; Ord. of 4 25 1994; Ord. of 7 10 2000; Ord. of 2 12 2001; Ord. No. 2012 15, 8 13 2012) ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-22 REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 LAKEVIEW DRIVE A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located at 4 Lakeview Drive, consisting of 0.63+/- acres, owned by William E. Ardito. The property is currently zoned R-7 (One-family Residence) and the proposed zoning is RG-1 (General Residence). (Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.13-01-08.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-20-01; Council District: 3) Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.” Mr. Slavin moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2019-22 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council meeting of December 9, 2019.)

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 9 Planner's Review Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request. Councilman Cole recused himself from consideration of this item due to a conflict of interest. Public Hearing Council President Hare declared the public hearing open. Mr. William Ardito, 4 Lakeview Drive, advised that he was the applicant and property owner and that he planned to use just one room of his home as a bed and breakfast. Noting that Ms. Barbara Shepperson and Mr. Richard Kepfer were present during the Open Forum to speak about something very similar that is scheduled for consideration in two weeks and, due to the similarity they were advised to speak during the public hearing instead of the Open Forum, Council President Hare invited them to express their concerns about this type of rezoning. Ms. Shepperson expressed concern about an Airbnb that opened in her neighborhood, Sherwood IV, that was being rented as four individual rooms each night. She noted that cars come in every night at odd times. Ms. Shepperson advised that they contacted the City and the rental of the four bedrooms was closed down but now they are renting the home two to four nights a week with three or four cars coming and going, checking in all night, usually after midnight, and setting motion lights on and off all night long. She also expressed concern for the safety of the young children and the elderly in the neighborhood, the garbage that is being left out for weeks, and the raccoons that the garbage is attracting. Ms. Shepperson asked about taxes, permits, zoning, business licenses, and regulations related to Airbnb’s and the potential lost revenue to the City. She suggested the elimination of short-term rentals. Ms. Shepperson advised that approximately eight people were present regarding the Airbnb in her neighborhood. Mr. Richard Kepfer, 2659 Hartly Road, Hartly, Delaware, stated that he owns property in Ms. Shepperson’s neighborhood and his daughter currently resides there. He noted that he spoke with someone at the City when this problem was brought to his attention in November and he was told that they were going to try and rectify the situation. Mr. Kepfer stated that the owner has obtained a rental permit and he was not issued any fines for illegal activity. There being no one present wishing to speak, Council President Hare declared the hearing closed. Mr. Neil expressed concern that the rezoning would allow a lease land community if the entire community was rezoned to medium density. He noted that he owns a home on leased land and explained the pitfalls of those communities. Mr. Neil stated that he does not believe in second guessing the professional staff looking to the future of Dover, but the cluster of Lakeview homes that are zoned R-7 are very rare in Dover and he advised that he would vote against the rezoning.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 10 Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion failed for the lack of a second. PRESENTATION - 2019 FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT Fire Chief Ronald Rhodes reviewed the 2019 Fire Department Annual Report. Mr. Polce asked what the collection rate was for insurance claim billing. Chief Rhodes responded that they continue to request reimbursement from the State anytime they use the jaws of life or perform extensive extrications on vehicles. He noted that reimbursement is on a first come first served basis and he estimated that they received $4,000 the previous year. Mr. Taylor asked how many of the 1300 calls were active fires. Chief Rhodes estimated that 25 were active fires. Mr. Taylor asked what the yearly cost to the taxpayer was for training and maintenance of the vehicles and the firehouse. Responding, Chief Rhodes advised that they receive $360,000 from the City and everything else either comes from State Grant in Aid or insurance money. He noted that they send out donation requests every year and they have a 7% return from the citizens. Chief Rhodes stated that their goal is always $100,000, and it costs them almost 30 to complete the process. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Rhodes stated that fire sprinklers were very beneficial, noting that the smaller the fire is when the Fire Department gets to it, the better. Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, clarified that the City of Dover appropriates $330,000 directly to Robbins Hose, in addition to covering all of their personnel and their loan payments, for a total of approximately $1M per year from the City. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Chief Rhodes advised that anyone who was interested in volunteering could apply through the website at www.doverfiredepartment.org or stop by Station No.1, which is staffed 24 hours a day. Mr. Anderson asked if additional training on diversity was planned for the Fire Department. Chief Rhodes stated that they had no current plans for a workshop since their biggest goal was recruitment. Mr. Sudler stated that they usually go hand in hand and suggested showing more diversity on their website to make others feel welcome. Chief Rhodes advised that they have recruited at Delaware State University, Wesley College, and Dover High School. Responding to Mr. Slavin, Chief Rhodes reiterated that the 2019 Firefighter of the Year was a Wesley College student. He noted that two juniors at Wesley College joined when they were freshman and they completed their two years of probationary membership and moved on to active membership. Chief Rhodes advised that they both plan on staying in Dover. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Chief Rhodes noted that Deana Simmons, recipient of the Chief’s Award, is the first female and woman of color to be a line officer.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 11 Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the 2019 Annual Report of the Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT - JANUARY 16, 2020 The Dover Human Relations Commission (DHRC) met on January 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Gaddis presiding. Members present were Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Herbert, Ms. Paige and Mr. Rocha. Ms. Mullen was absent. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda was approved by unanimous consent. Revisions to the DHRC Strategic Plan 2019-2021 Mr. Gaddis stated that 2019 is done and that the commissioners need to change the dates on the strategic plan to 2020 to either 2022 or 2023. He noted that the original strategic plan went from 2015 - 2018 which amounts to about four years. Mrs. Herbert asked the Commission if they should make it two or three years. She asked if there is a possibility the Commission would need to make some kind of change. Mrs. Herbert noted that it took so long to do this and she would really like to say 2020 through at least 2023, Mr. Fleming agreed. Mrs. Herbert moved to recommend revising the years of the DHRC Strategic Plan to reflect the years 2020 - 2023, seconded by Ms. Paige and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Commission’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Fleming moved to recommend revising to the years listed in the body of the strategic plan to reflect the years 2020 – 2023, seconded by Mrs. Paige and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Commission’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Fleming moved to recommend approval of the revised strategic plan, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Commission’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Discussion – Intake Form Mrs. Herbert stated that until the revised DHRC Strategic Plan is approved the Commission should not develop an intake form, not because they should not develop one, but because Council may remove it for some reason.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 12 Responding to Mr. Gaddis, Mrs. Traci McDowell, City Clerk, stated that the DHRC Report for January 17, 2020 could be submitted to City Council at their regular meeting scheduled on February 10, 2020. Responding to Mr. Fleming, Mrs. Herbert stated she imagined the Commission could submit both, the intake form and revised strategic plan at the same time, but that if they spend their time working on an intake form and Council says they do not want the Commission to use an intake form, or they may have input into the intake form, they will have to modify. Mr. Gaddis stated that his personal reaction was to take a look at the intake form and see what they might need to either modernize or improve it. Mrs. Herbert stated that City Council might want to know more about the whole process than just the form itself. Mr. Rocha noted developing a process. Responding to Mr. Gaddis, Mr. Fleming stated that the intake form was made available through the City. Mr. Fleming noted that people would come in and if they had a problem they would express that and then the people that were working at the front counter in City Hall would give them the form. Mr. Fleming noted that those at the counter would handle the concern or complaint, and then they would give them a form to complete and to bring it back once completed. Responding to Mrs. Herbert, Mr. Fleming stated he did not really know if the intake form was made available online at the time, but that it probably should be if the Commission moves forward. Mr. Fleming noted that there is not any reason why people would have to come to City Hall to pick up a form. Mr. Fleming moved to defer further discussion of the intake form to the Dover Human Relations Commission Meeting scheduled for February 20, 2020, seconded by Ms. Paige and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Commission’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Proposed Revisions to DHRC Brochure - Mission Statement Members expressed concerns regarding the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Study. Ms. Paige moved to defer revisions to the DHRC Brochure until the revised strategic plan is approved by City Council, and it was unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Commission’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Fleming moved for adjournment, seconded by Ms. Paige and unanimously carried.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 13 Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Dover Human Relations Commission Report, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JANUARY 28, 2020 The Council Committee of the Whole met on January 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler (departed at 7:32 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin (departed at 7:40 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce (arrived at 6:17 p.m.), Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mrs. Doyle (Utility) and Mr. Garfinkel (Safety Advisory and Transportation). Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation) was absent. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Dedication of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure - Leander Lakes Apartment Complex Mr. Jason Lyon, Deputy Director of Public Works, reviewed background information regarding the dedication of water and wastewater infrastructure to Leander Lakes Apartment Complex. Staff recommended acceptance of water and wastewater infrastructure within the public utility easement in Leander Lakes Apartment Complex. Dedication is to include all of the referenced water and wastewater infrastructure. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend acceptance of Staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Update on Water Main Breaks Mr. Jason Lyon, Assistant Director of Public Works, reviewed a presentation titled "Updated on Water Main Breaks." Mr. Lyon noted that Ms. Sharon Duca, Director of Public Works, was instrumental in putting the presentation together and wanted to notice all the hard workers from the City of Dover that deal with the water main breaks on odd hours of the night, including Christmas Day.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 14 Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. During the Council Meeting, at the request of Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell provided a summary of the update on the water main breaks. Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Polce and unanimously carried. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Bids - Fiscal Year 2020 Street and Alley Program Mr. Jason Lyon, Assistant Director of Public Works, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the fiscal year 2020 Street and Alley Program. Staff recommended awarding a unit price contract, based upon Bid #20-0014PW for the FY 20 Street & Alley Program to George & Lynch, Inc. based on the unit prices for each work item submitted. The estimated value of the contract is $1,037,893.90. Work will be performed in strict accordance to the Bid Specifications. Mr. Neil moved to recommend awarding a unit price contract, based upon Bid #20-0014PW for the FY 20 Street & Alley Program to George & Lynch, Inc. based on the unit prices for each work item submitted, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Reconsideration - Prioritization of City of Dover State Capital Transportation Program (CTP) Projects During the Regular Council meeting of December 9, 2019 members approved the Committee's November 26, 2019 recommendation to reprioritize item #4 - Loockerman Street/Forest Street Intersection as item #11 and discussing the project further in January 2020.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 15 Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the history of the Loockerman Street/Forest Street Intersection. Mr. Drew Boyce, Director of Planning, Delaware Department of Transportation, reviewed a presentation titled, “How a Federally Funded Roadway Project Happens”. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend switching item #11 Loockerman Street/Forest Street Intersection and item #5 Crawford Carroll Avenue Extension. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. During the Council Meeting, Mr. Taylor, Chair of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, provided a summary of the Committee’s recommendation and advised that DelDOT has subsequently requested that the motion be restated for clarification. Mr. Taylor moved to delete Item #5 Crawford Carroll Avenue Extension as determined by DelDOT to not be feasible to construct (remove this project from the list completely) and move Item #11 Loockerman Street/Forest Street Intersection to become Item #5 and instruct DelDOT to continue project development. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Quarterly Update - Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee This item was deferred on November 26, 2019 due to the absence of a subcommittee representative. Mr. Chris Asay, Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee Chair, reviewed the Quarterly Update for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee. Discharge of Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee This item was referred to the Committee by City Council during their Regular Meeting of January 13, 2020. Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed her memorandum regarding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee. Mr. Neil moved to recommend that they sunset the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee with their appreciation for the work that they have done and that there should be an informal committee to advise the City Manager to report quarterly to City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garfinkel. Mr. Lindell stated that following Mrs. Mitchell’s memorandum as far as the process of working with interested individuals who want to improve pedestrian and bike safety in the community that they follow that as well. Mr. Taylor stated that regardless of the outcome, he will continue to work with the cyclist community on a monthly basis to continue the great work that Bicycle and

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 16 Pedestrian Subcommittee members have done. He stated he has no intention of walking away. Mr. Polce stated that regarding the City’s status as a bike friendly community, the only requirement, it does not say formal or informal, it just says to have an active bicycle advocacy group. He noted the City is a bronze status and they could matriculate up to silver and the steps to improve upon their current score, is simply continuing to increase the amount of high quality bicycle parking throughout the community and improve bike month activities by creating a bike to school event day, and then has limited bike network, essentially major arteries and creating greater passageways. He stated the matter of being formal or informal will, in theory, not impact their bike friendly status. Mr. Sudler stated that he feels this is a political boycott against this committee. Mr. Sudler stated that he cannot believe that there are individuals that do not want to serve on this committee, or they just do not have the man power. He stated that this was a form of boycotting this committee for whatever reasons. Mr. Sudler noted that he was not going to vote in favor of it, but is going to take a stand and it will remain on the record. Mr. Anderson thanked the members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee because a lot of great work has been done over the past eight years. He stated that the work that has been done in the trail blazing work has been a tremendous, that it has made people safer in the community. Mr. Anderson stated that they have a lot of bicyclers and many of the bicyclers, are people who are bicyclists not by choice, it is their primary mode of transportation, so he has had an interest in this, an interest in bicycle safety, whether it is children biking to school or adults biking to work and people who have got a new start on life, and their first vehicle is a bicycle they desperately need to get to work. Mr. Anderson noted that it is an important issue, not a side issue, because a lot of people that they are privileged to serve, it is not about recreation, it is about a way of life. Mr. Neil called the question, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. The motion to recommend sunsetting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee was carried by a roll call vote of six yes (Neil, Cole, Polce, Lindell, Hare, and Garfinkel) and three no (Anderson, Sudler, and Taylor). During the Council Meeting, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Sudler expressed their support for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee. Mr. Slavin moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a roll call vote of six (6) yes (Neil, Slavin, Cole, Polce, Lindell, and Hare) and three (3) no (Anderson, Sudler, and Taylor).

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 17 Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Mr. Anderson moved to accept the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Cole moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. MONTHLY REPORTS - DECEMBER 2019 By motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Taylor, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: City Assessor's Report City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager's Report City Planner's Report Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report Fire Chief's Report Police Chief's Report ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-02 - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1448 NORTH LITTLE CREEK ROAD, OWNED BY HOLLY L. MAYER A request was received for annexation and rezoning of property located at 1448 North Little Creek Road, consisting of 0.22+/- acres, owned by Holly L. Mayer. This property is currently zoned RMH - Residential Manufactured Home (Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is R-8 - One Family Residence (City of Dover zoning classification). (Tax Parcel: ED-00-077.00-01-02 .00-000; Planning Reference: AX-20-0 I; Council District 2) Staff recommended that the request be referred to the Utility Committee on February 25, 2020; the Planning Commission on March 16, 2020; and that a Public Hearing be set for April 13, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Neil moved for referral, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 18 ORDINANCE #2020-02 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1448 NORTH LITTLE CREEK ROAD, OWNED BY HOLLY L. MAYER ANNEXATION/REZONING REQUEST/FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-03 - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1385-1389 MCKEE ROAD, OWNED BY MEB PROPERTIES, LLC AND CHRISTOPHER CUSTIS. THE EQUITABLE OWNER IS LOUIS J. CAPANO, III A request was received for annexation and rezoning of property located at 1385-1389 McKee Road, consisting of 78.60+/- acres, owned by MEB Properties, LLC and Christopher Custis. The equitable owner is Louis J. Capano, III. This property is currently zoned RSl - Residential Single Family (Kent County zoning classification) and the proposed zoning is RG-2 - General Residence for 73.34 acres and C-2A - Limited Commercial for 5.26 acres with the property frontage along McKee Road subject to the COZ-1 - Corridor Overlay Zone 1 (City of Dover zoning classifications). (Tax Parcel: ED-00-077.00-01-02 .00-000; Planning Reference: AX-20-0 I; Council District 2) Staff recommended that the request be referred to the Utility Committee on February 25, 2020; the Planning Commission on March 16, 2020; and that a Public Hearing be set for April 13, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Neil moved for referral, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: ORDINANCE #2020-03 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1385-1389 MCKEE ROAD, OWNED BY MEB PROPERTIES, LLC AND CHRISTOPHER CUSTIS. THE EQUITABLE OWNER IS LOUIS J. CAPANO, III. (Tax Parcel: ED-00-067.00-01 -01.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-20-02; Council District 4) FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-01 The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of January 27, 2020. Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.” Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted Ordinance #2020-01 (Exhibit #1).

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 19 2020 STAFF APPOINTMENT - ASSISTANT CITY CLERK - JANELLA M. TAUCHUS - ANNUAL APPOINTMENT TO EXPIRE MAY 11, 2020 By consent agenda, Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the appointment of Janella M. Tauchus, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reminded everybody that the City would be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 for President’s Day. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Taylor, noting that Dr. King, Malcolm X, Tuskegee airmen, W.E.B Dubois, Benjamin Banneker, Harriet Tubman, and Nelson Mandela are often recognized for Black History Month, recognized the following local heroes: Reuben Salters, John Pitts, Dr. Wilma Mishoe, Cecil Wilson, Mr. Marshall, Wayne and Sammie's barbershop, and Market Subs. Mr. Taylor announced that there would be job opportunities with the Census Bureau starting at $17 an hour up to$25 an hour. He advised that anyone 18 years of age and older could apply online or by texting the number 313131 to census jobs. Mr. Taylor noted that money earned by seniors from being a census employee does not go against their benefits. Mr. Taylor congratulated Ms. Janella Tauchus on her promotion to Assistant City Clerk. Mr. Taylor announced that there would be a follow-up to the Town Hall meeting during the next Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting. Council President Hare announced that Mrs. Megan Ramsey started in the Clerk’s Office as the new FOIA Coordinator and encouraged members to stop by and say hello. Mr. Anderson announced that the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee would be discussing items for citizen concerns which deal with building a better environment downtown during their meeting the following evening. He also noted that the Utility Committee would be addressing better lighting. Mr. Slavin moved to adjourn into executive session, seconded by Mr. Polce and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 PAGE 20 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of February 10, 2020 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2020\02-10-2020 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES.wpd Exhibits Exhibit #1 - Ordinance #2020-01 - Budget Amendments

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EXHIBIT #1 Regular Council Meeting of 02/10/2020 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($50,783,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: GENERAL FUND CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2019-2020 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,548,900 $ 5,720,000 RECEIPTS FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 577,400 577,400 LIBRARY REVENUES 109,800 109,800 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 275,000 275,000 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,470,000 1,470,000 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,724,000 1,724,000 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 70,000 70,000 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 520,100 520,100 PROPERTY TAXES 14,596,700 14,596,700 RECREATION REVENUE 144,500 144,500 FRANCHISE FEE 645,000 645,000 SANITATION FEES 3,076,600 3,076,600 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 98,000 98,000 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,475,000 1,475,000 INVESTMENT INCOME 120,000 120,000 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 24,902,100 24,902,100 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WATER 1,067,800 1,067,800 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS WASTEWATER 769,200 769,200 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,912,900 3,912,900 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,749,900 5,749,900 GRANTS: POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 145,000 145,000 POLICE PENSION GRANT 445,000 445,000 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 688,500 688,500 TRANSFERS FROM: TRANSFER TAX 1,525,000 1,525,000 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 665,300 665,300 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 532,900 532,900 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,723,200 13,723,200 TOTAL REVENUES 45,063,700 45,063,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 50,612,600 $ 50,783,700 1

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2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020 2019/20 2019/20 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED CITY CLERK $ 432,600 $ 432,600 COUNCIL 157,700 157,700 TAX ASSESSOR 398,200 398,200 FIRE 763,700 763,700 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,269,500 1,269,500 LIBRARY 1,779,800 1,839,800 RECREATION 1,156,600 1,156,600 LIFE SAFETY 381,500 381,500 CODE ENFORCEMENT 680,200 680,200 PLANNING 570,400 570,400 INSPECTIONS 644,700 644,700 POLICE 17,183,900 17,155,000 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 665,100 665,100 STREETS 810,600 810,600 STORMWATER 859,000 859,000 SANITATION 2,432,400 2,432,400 CITY MANAGER 1,007,900 1,007,900 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 747,000 747,000 FINANCE 935,800 935,800 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 802,300 802,300 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 655,700 655,700 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 368,800 368,800 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 684,400 684,400 FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,051,200 1,051,200 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,067,500 1,067,500 HUMAN RESOURCES 523,300 573,300 MAYOR 226,900 226,900 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 38,256,700 38,337,800 OTHER EXPENSES DEBT SERVICE 500,000 500,000 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000 INSURANCE 750,000 840,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,894,900 1,894,900 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 20,000 STREET LIGHTS 815,000 815,000 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,129,900 4,219,900 TRANSFERS TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 3,261,600 3,261,600 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 519,600 519,600 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 445,000 445,000 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND 250,000 250,000 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS - - TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,476,200 4,476,200 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 46,862,800 47,033,900 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 3,749,800 3,749,800 TOTALS $ 50,612,600 $ 50,783,700 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 2

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred dollars ($8,270,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: REVENUES 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 304,300 $ 2,776,300 REVENUES STATE GRANTS - Other 241,800 241,800 LIBRARY COUNTY GRANT - 125,000 BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 1,228,600 1,228,600 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,261,600 3,261,600 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 191,800 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 172,000 445,300 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,904,000 5,494,100 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 4,904,000 5,494,100 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 5,208,300 $ 8,270,400 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2019/20 2019/20 EXPENDITURES BUDGET REVISED FIRE $ 281,100 $ 281,100 GROUNDS 128,400 153,400 RECREATION 476,000 1,073,600 LIFE SAFETY 48,900 48,900 CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,200 37,200 INSPECTIONS 18,600 18,600 POLICE 753,900 954,700 STREETS 1,266,500 3,289,400 STORMWATER 365,000 365,000 SANITATION 287,200 287,200 LIBRARY - 125,000 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 45,600 45,600 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 784,000 874,800 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 390,000 390,000 FLEET MAINTENANCE 21,600 21,600 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 4,904,000 7,966,100 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,904,000 7,966,100 BUDGET BALANCE 304,300 304,300 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 5,208,300 $ 8,270,400 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 3

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred dollars ($1,363,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: CASH RECEIPTS 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,075,300 $ 1,348,600 INTEREST EARNINGS 14,800 14,800 TOTALS $ 1,090,100 $ 1,363,400 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 172,000 $ 445,300 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 918,100 918,100 TOTALS $ 1,090,100 $ 1,363,400 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 4

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Three Hundred dollars ($246,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: OPERATING REVENUES 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 54,000 $ 245,800 INTEREST EARNINGS 500 500 TOTALS $ 54,500 $ 246,300 OPERATING EXPENSES 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ - $ 191,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 54,500 54,500 TOTALS $ 54,500 $ 246,300 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 5

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Eight Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Five hundred dollars ($8,884,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: CASH RECEIPTS 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,366,100 $ 5,941,700 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,366,100 5,941,700 REVENUES STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 1,401,900 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,500,000 1,500,000 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 30,900 30,900 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000 TOTAL REVENUES 1,540,900 2,942,800 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 5,907,000 $ 8,884,500 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2019/20 2019/20 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED WATER $ 960,400 $ 1,143,500 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 559,700 3,354,100 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,520,100 4,497,600 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 4,386,900 4,386,900 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,386,900 4,386,900 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 5,907,000 $ 8,884,500 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 6

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Nine Hundred Ten Thousand dollars ($3,910,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: CASH RECEIPTS 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 1,110,700 $ 1,030,400 REVENUES STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 643,000 1,564,700 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 900,000 900,000 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 4,800 404,900 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000 TOTAL REVENUES 1,557,800 2,879,600 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 2,668,500 $ 3,910,000 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2019/20 2019/20 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED WASTEWATER $ 2,302,600 $ 3,544,100 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,302,600 3,544,100 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 365,900 365,900 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 365,900 365,900 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 2,668,500 $ 3,910,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 7

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($4,409,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: CASH RECEIPTS 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 3,979,400 $ 4,379,500 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,979,400 4,379,500 RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 30,200 30,200 TOTAL RECEIPTS 30,200 30,200 TOTALS $ 4,009,600 $ 4,409,700 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 4,800 $ 404,900 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 4,004,800 4,004,800 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,004,800 4,004,800 TOTALS $ 4,009,600 $ 4,409,700 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 8

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Nine Million Three Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One Hundred dollars ($99,343,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,548,100 $ 17,248,100 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (2,873,800) (2,873,800) BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 10,674,300 14,374,300 BASE REVENUE DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 82,686,400 82,686,400 UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,322,000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 528,000 528,000 RENT REVENUE 110,000 110,000 GREEN ENERGY 127,400 127,400 INTEREST EARNINGS 195,000 195,000 TOTAL REVENUES 84,968,800 84,968,800 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 95,643,100 $ 99,343,100 9

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2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCES ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019 2019/20 2019/20 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED POWER SUPPLY $ 22,115,400 $ 22,115,400 SOLAR ENERGY 2,703,900 2,703,900 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 395,200 395,200 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 835,000 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 411,000 411,000 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 67,500 67,500 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,678,600 5,678,600 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,792,400 7,792,400 CAPACITY CHARGES 11,101,900 11,101,900 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 51,100,900 51,100,900 PLANT OPERATIONS 5,530,700 5,530,700 GENERATIONS FUELS 956,300 956,300 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,163,100) (1,163,100) PJM CREDITS (516,900) (516,900) CAPACITY CREDITS (8,422,000) (8,422,000) GENERATION SUBTOTAL (3,615,000) (3,615,000) POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 47,485,900 47,485,900 DIRECT EXPENDITURES TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,802,800 3,802,800 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,372,900 1,372,900 ADMINISTRATION 615,500 615,500 METER READING 401,900 401,900 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 853,100 853,100 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,046,200 7,046,200 OTHER EXPENSES: UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,322,000 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 250,000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 200,000 200,000 LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 100,000 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 721,400 721,400 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES - - GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 137,000 137,000 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,912,900 3,912,900 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,500 17,500 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 327,000 327,000 DEBT SERVICE 1,379,500 1,379,500 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,367,300 8,367,300 TRANSFER TO: IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,816,000 6,816,000 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 5,000,000 5,000,000 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE - 3,700,000 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 21,816,000 25,516,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 84,715,400 88,415,400 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,927,700 10,927,700 TOTALS $ 95,643,100 $ 99,343,100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 10

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($20,650,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: REVENUES 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 12,120,900 $ 12,736,700 REVENUES TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,816,000 6,816,000 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 298,000 298,000 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 250,000 250,000 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000 MISC GRANT REVENUE - - MISC RECEIPTS INTEREST EARNINGS 150,000 150,000 TOTAL REVENUES 7,914,000 7,914,000 TOTALS $ 20,034,900 $ 20,650,700 EXPENSE SUMMARY 2019/20 2019/20 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,643,200 $ 1,643,200 ELECTRIC GENERATION 115,000 376,000 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,255,000 1,255,000 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3,293,000 3,293,000 METER READING 21,800 21,800 ERP SYSTEM 488,000 842,800 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,816,000 7,431,800 BUDGET BALANCE 13,218,900 13,218,900 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 20,034,900 $ 20,650,700 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 11

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2019-2020 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Two Hundred Forty-One Thousand dollars ($20,241,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: CASH RECEIPTS 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,280,500 $ 16,280,500 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - $ 3,700,000 INTEREST EARNINGS 260,500 260,500 TOTALS $ 16,541,000 $ 20,241,000 BUDGET SUMMARY 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 16,541,000 $ 20,241,000 TOTALS $ 16,541,000 $ 20,241,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 12

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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-01 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand dollars ($834,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020: OPERATING REVENUES 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 70,900 $ 334,000 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 500,000 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 834,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2019/20 2019/20 BUDGET REVISED PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 500,000 $ 763,100 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 70,900 70,900 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 834,000 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 13

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